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The Mission of the Nebraska State Council for the Social Studies

Our organization will assume a leadership role in education in Nebraska, create a collaborative space for all Social Studies organizations in the state to operate, and to serve the interest of members of the National Council for the Social Studies and this state's   affiliation
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Interested in Getting Published?
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NSCSS is posting lesson plans, book reviews significant to social studies, and editorials from our members. If you are interested in seeing your work reflected on our website please send your contributions to nebraskasocialstudiescouncil@gmail.com
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                                                                           About This Program
Cost- FREE!   This program is free thanks to generous support from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska.
Length-Two are one hour, one is a half hour.
Target Audience Education: Grade(s) Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Minimum participants: 10
Maximum participants: There is no maximum
Primary Disciplines: International, Social Studies/History
Program Delivery ModeVideoconference – Webcam/desktop (Zoom, Skype, iChat, Vidyo, Movi/Jabber, Blue Jeans, etc...)

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​First Ever!

Here's how it works: Put together a podcast with your class or extracurricular group. Then submit it to us with help from a teacher.
This contest is aimed at students between 5th and 12th grade. Each podcast should be between three and 12 minutes long.
Come back here between Jan. 1, and March 31 to submit your podcast. We'll announce our winners in April. The winning podcast submissions will be featured in segments on Morning Edition and All Things Considered.
​www.npr.org/2018/11/15/650500116/npr-student-podcast-challenge-home?utm_source=npr_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=20181118&utm_campaign=ed&utm_term=nprnews

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Nebraska Revised Statute 79.760.01 requires the Nebraska State Board of Education to adopt content area standards for reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies every seven years.  Pursuant to 79.760.01, and under the leadership of the Nebraska Department of Education, the process to revise the Nebraska Social Studies Standards will begin this fall.  The current social studies standards were adopted by the State Board of Education in 2012 and are located here:  2012 Nebraska Social Studies Standards.

A webpage has been established as part of the process to revise Nebraska’s Social Studies Standards.  The webpage includes information regarding the process (updates to State Board, writing team, etc.), and it will include working drafts of the revised standards as they become available.  The webpage is located at:
 
https://www.education.ne.gov/socialstudies/social-studies-standards-revision/
 
Please monitor the page from time-to-time for information regarding this process and contact Harris Payne (harris.payne@nebraska.gov) with input.
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Who represents you on the Nebraska State Board of Education?
Walk the talk!
Contact your Board member with comments and concerns.

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NDE Commissioner Dr. Matthew Blomstedt congratulates Dr. Randy Bertolas on his achievement

*****Go to the Annual Conference (Awards) page and the Archives to see some of Nebraska's other outstanding social studies educators!*****

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M. Forsberg NPS.gov

Exciting news about an iconic             Nebraska landmark!

https://www.starherald.com/news/regional_statewide/foundation-buying-land-at-base-of-pioneer-landmark/article_beee2cde-c325-5ece-a814-b6625cd2b695.html

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Three times each week the National Council for the Social Studies sends out a brief update about what is happening in Social Studies classrooms around the country. Click the link below for the most recent NCSS SmartBrief. To search the archives go to: 

NCSS SmartBrief